Executive Assistant (m/f/d)

​Professional  |  Permanent  |  Full-/ Part-time  |  Hybrid​

Our Corporate Functions teams make sure everything at Grünenthal runs smoothly by bringing together people with a wide range of skills – from experts in finance, IT, HR, law and compliance through to business strategists and creative media minds. If you’re a great collaborator and a strong communicator, you’ll feel right at home here. Join our team and join forces with colleagues across our business to maximise our company’s positive impact on patients and their families.

What the job will look like
Each day you’ll enjoy a variety of challenges, such as:

• Provide proactive business and executive support to the CFO, helping to focus attention on the topics that matter most.
• Prepare concise briefings, presentations and decision-ready materials by bringing together input from different stakeholders and sources.
• Coordinate Supervisory Board and other governance activities, ensuring high-quality contributions, clear timelines and reliable follow-through.
• Anticipate information needs, identify gaps and dependencies, and proactively bring forward questions and possible solutions.
• Manage the CFO’s calendar, meetings and travel, while supporting the effective prioritization of requests and stakeholder interactions.
• Improve executive ways of working by using digital tools, automation and AI to simplify processes and create capacity for higher-value activities.

What you'll bring to the table
To make the most of this role and truly thrive, you should have:

• A degree in business administration, economics, finance or a related field, an equivalent commercial qualification, or relevant practical experience.
• Experience coordinating complex topics, projects or stakeholder interactions and translating information into clear presentations or management materials.
• Strong organizational skills, sound judgement and the ability to manage changing priorities with ownership, attention to detail and discretion.
• Business curiosity and an interest in understanding financial performance, corporate governance and the factors that drive company success.
• A collaborative and solution-oriented mindset, confidence working with stakeholders at different levels, and curiosity about using digital tools, automation and AI.

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"The most impactful Executive Assistants support leaders in ways that multiply their effectiveness. In this role, you will help shape priorities, challenge assumptions, anticipate needs, and make sure the right topics receive the right attention at the right time. You will work closely with me and stakeholders across the company, contributing directly to Grünenthal’s success and our mission to improve patients’ lives." Max Fabian Raschke, the Hiring Manager